Zoning Text Amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units, Public Hearing Notices, and Housing Element Program H-4.I.
Summary
SCH Number
2026100302
Public Agency
City of Walnut Creek
Document Title
Zoning Text Amendments for Accessory Dwelling Units, Public Hearing Notices, and Housing Element Program H-4.I.
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/9/2026
Document Description
On October 6, 2026, the Walnut Creek City Council adopted Ordinance 2258 amending Title 10 (Planning and Zoning) of the Walnut Creek Municipal Code to maintain consistency with State law and improve clarity of regulations regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Public Hearing Notices. The project also implements Housing Element Program H-4.I. by removing planned development permits in the High Density Residential Planned Development District (M-H-D) and the Mixed Use Planned Development District (M-U).
Contact Information
Name
Allison Rustick
Agency Name
City of Walnut Creek
Job Title
Associate Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Walnut Creek
Counties
Contra Costa
Regions
Citywide, Northern California
Zip
94596
Other Information
Project consists of amendments to the zoning ordinance, which are implemented citywide.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
There is no possibility that the proposed Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment, as they only involve administrative and procedural updates to the Walnut Creek Municipal Code. The proposed amendments comply with state law and would implement the goals and programs of the 2023-2031 Housing Element. To the extent the proposed Ordinance modifies the City’s ADU regulations, such amendments are also statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.17 and CEQA Guidelines section 15282.1(h) because they are implementing the provisions of Government Code Section 66314 et seq. relating to secondary dwellings.
County Clerk
Contra Costa
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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